Manchester United offer Cristiano Ronaldo a way out of Old Trafford for a season - Paper Round

Manchester United give Ronaldo a way out Manchester United have put forward a proposal to Cristiano Ronaldo to let him leave. They would ask the 37-year-old to extend his contract by another year, and then would allow him to join another team for a season-long loan. That would let him continue playing in the Champions League, while retaining him for another year in the hopes United were back in the tournament.

Ad/> /> TransfersChelsea close in on £55m Kounde — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:44 Paper Round’s view: Given Ronaldo’s inability to find a new club is because nobody can afford to take him on, a loan might offer more flexibility. No or a low loan fee would mean that clubs could focus on paying his huge wages, and for a single season that might seem like a one-off outlay. Ronaldo has not rejected the offer yet, according to the Mirror, so it could be a viable compromise.

Read the full story United want Dumfries Manchester United are moving on in the transfer market and The Sun reports that they could have Denzel Dumfries in their sights. The 26-year-old right wing-back could be a solution to allow Erik ten Hag to play five at the back, but a move depends on Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaving. Roma are said to be keen but he could also be sent back on loan to Crystal Palace.

/> Paper Round’s view: Dumfries is a more attacking player than Wan-Bissaka, who is excellent in one-on-ones but is unable to offer anything going forward, and who appears unable to properly grasp the positioning requirements of a modern right-sided defender. Dumfries might cost north of £30 million but that would stop United’s right flank being a dead end. Read the full story Chelsea ready to extend Lukaku loan Chelsea are prepared to extend Romelu